§ Mr. MillsTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment (1) how many(a) letters and (b) other communications she has received from local education authorities opposing the nursery voucher scheme; and if she will list the local education authorities; [35717]
(2) how many (a) letters and (b) communications she has received from parents opposed to the nursery voucher scheme. [35718]
§ Mr. Robin SquireMy right hon. Friend has received many letters, as well as other forms of communication, from local authorities and parents. The majority have been seeking clarification and information about the nursery education voucher scheme.